People often wonder whether mood swings stem from too much of a hormone (excess) or too little (deficiency). In fact, while each of these situations can produce moodiness, most often it is big fluctuations in hormone levels that leads to pronounced swings in mood. How do these highs and lows in hormones come about, and how can you help prevent this mind-body roller-coaster?...

A common diet detonator is the usually inevitable sense of deprivation, and once we get tired of being denied all that stuff we love, it's often good bye to good intentions. Here's a way to indulge in some favorite foods or foodie events in a way that actually motivates us to stay with the plan....

Scientists in 2011 used a PET scanner to measure the metabolic activity of the brain, and the changes after a chiropractic adjustment. The results were astonishing, and help explain some of the incredible healings that chiropractors often report happening in their clinics....

Body odor and sweating are not major issues for most people. They are easily dealt with by way of antiperspirants, deodorants and cool temperatures. But for some people, excessive sweating and body odor is a persistent problem....

Every girl wants a glowing & healthy skin that shouts out happiness & freshness all day long! A Lot of people want to whiten their skin or even their skin tone or maybe get a flawless skin without all the dark spots. This is the dream of every girl out there, But it's getting a little bit harder for you with our busy lifestyle and lack of sleep everyday....

In this review, I will go into waist training as detailed as possible, based on my experience and my research. I will explain my experience, how it affected my daily life and what I have learned about waist trainers. I will talk about its positives and its negatives, and how it affected me personally....

Empathy and compassion must be at the core of bedside manner. Empathy is to put yourself in someone's place to express understanding their situation and the desire to help. Compassion eases another's pain; judgment misses the opportunity. Practice the art of awareness to recognize opportunities to express empathy and compassion as essential elements of healing....

Eating healthy meals may be even harder than ever. Whether you're trying to control your blood sugar levels and Type 2 diabetes, manage your weight, or just stay healthy, today's large portion sizes can make healthy eating difficult. Even bakeware is larger today as are dinner plates, mugs and glasses. All this means is you probably have more food on your plate than would have been there several decades ago. Portion sizes have grown quite a bit in the last twenty years. So while you think you're following your meal plan by eating only one serving of a certain food, you may be getting much more than you need. Here are some examples of calorie counts of foods now compared with 20 years ago......

You cannot walk a mile in the caregiver's shoes; they are too big and too singular to the care of an individual. However, it is important to realize all of the challenges a caregiver might face. And once you realize some of the challenges, you will probably be able to find ways to help....

If you are looking to slim down and improve your overall appearance, then it is important that you choose the best weight loss program suitable to your needs and condition. However, you may find it somewhat confusing and overwhelming finding the right program that suits you considering the number of choices available....

Ever increasing illnesses, such as diabetes 2, heart disease and even the rise of obesity may be caused by the way that we treat our food chain. New pesticides, the processing of our foods and the additives that are added to them by large companies. They are more interested in their profit margins than the people that actually consume their goods. I admit that my views may not be for everyone. Maybe I am wrong? But what if I am right? Where are we heading with our technological breakthroughs that are aimed at our food chain?...

The formula that improves brain health is the same as that for the body. There is nothing more basic and simple than feeding on whole grains, green leafy vegetables and fruits. A hearty whole grain bread by Liesbeth Smit is made from 4 different types of whole grain flour: buckwheat, barley, rye and wheat. Perhaps these grains may be substituted by less familiar but equally nutritious, tested and tried foods like fonio, sorghum and teff for some variety in your diet. Further, dark green leafy vegetables are good sources of vitamin E, and folate that helps break down an amino acid responsible for brain shrinkage. Leafy greens also contain essential amino acids and is a great source of vitamin K, which enhances cognitive function and improves brainpower. As it is, the natural fruit sugars can stimulate your brain. For instance, avocados improve blood and oxygen flow to your brain, Healthy unsaturated fats in avocados help keep your brain cell membranes flexible while vitamin E lowers risk of developing Alzheimer's. The safou or butterfruit protects your brain with abundant powerful antioxidants like from damage by free radicals. More importantly, its store of magnesium boosts the nerves function and enhances brain health....

You have probably heard of some celebrities hooked on a liquid diet weight loss program designed to give people a slimmer body within the shortest amount of time. For others, this diet may appear effortless since all it takes is a few days of drinking clear soup, shakes or juices before they can notice a reduction in their waist size and body weight....

A fit and slim body can give you a quick boost of confidence, since you no longer need to worry about excess fat hanging from your belly, thighs and other parts of your body. Moreover, once your weight stays within the normal range, this reduces your risks of developing diseases linked with obesity....

Coconut Oil: Three Amazing Benefits Of It - For years, we have been using this delicious oil for cooking purposes, but little did we know that this amazing oil has so many other health benefits. From fighting acne, moisturizing skin and reducing obesity to strengthening nail cuticles, this oil can do wonders for your body....

Thousands of people all over the world want to lose weight, yet many do not want to change their dietary habits to do so. Diet is the most important aspect of losing weight although you can lose weight without dieting. I am going to share a few ways that you use to lose weight without dieting....